Places in old photographs Books
Amberley Publishing Castles of Kent Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the castles of Kent have changed and developed over the last century.Trade Review'Some of these structures have remained in almost constant use over the years; others have recently been restored to their former glory; several have fallen into ruin or been lost completely, only earthworks remaining. All offer an insight into the dynamic nature of these integral features of Kent's past, and its present.' -- Current Archaeology Magazine, January 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Wolstanton May Bank Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Wolstanton & May Bank have changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Sydenham and Forest Hill Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Sydenham and Forest Hill have changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
DB Publishing Stretford: An Illustrated History
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£13.49
Stenlake Publishing Old Achill Island
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£11.35
Stenlake Publishing The Ken Valley
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£11.35
Amberley Publishing Jarrow Reflections
Book SynopsisA fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that reflect the changes in Jarrow through the decades.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Midland Great Northern Joint Railway Through
Book SynopsisSteph Gillett documents the history of this fascinating line, marking the sixtieth anniversary since its closure.
£14.39
Stenlake Publishing Bygone Arran
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£11.35
Amberley Publishing Dartmouth Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Dartmouth has changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Bramhall Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs shows how Bramhall has changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers When I Were A Lad…: Snapshots From A Time That
Book SynopsisWhen I Were a Lad… looks at the glorious-yet-risky childhoods of yesteryear before the Health and Safety officers told us we couldn’t do everything because it was too dangerous. The sleeper hit of Christmas 2009 – more than 4,000 copies sold through Bookscan. A book to send shivers down the spine of any parent who has spent years protecting their children from the slightest bump and bash. A glorious romp though some of the most reckless photos from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s, tagged with side-splitting captions. Ah, the past. A time when children could play in the snow without a helmet, crampons and a risk assessment report. When footballs were made from rhino hide and cricket was played with one pad, if you were lucky. When I Were a Lad… looks at the glorious-yet-risky childhoods of yesteryear before the Health and Safety officers told us we couldn’t do everything because it was too dangerous. It reflects on a time when children were allowed in with the animals at London Zoo; a time before the car seatbelt was invented (let alone used); a time when you were allowed to dress up endangered species in goalkeeping kit and take penalties against them. The authors have trawled through the major historic archives to find some glorious photo opportunities where the safety angle of the participants was the last thing anyone thought of. Children perch happily on lethal, limb-mangling machinery, stand all-smiles on live crocodiles, feed brown bears with their hands and get scooped from the street by passing tram conductors! These truly were the days that Health and Safety forgot, back when I were a lad…
£9.49
Taschen GmbH Eugène Atget. Paris
Book SynopsisA flâneur and photographer at once, Eugène Atget (1857–1927) was obsessed with walking the streets. After trying his hand at painting and acting, the native of Libourne turned to photography and moved to Paris. He supplied studies for painters, architects, and stage designers, but became enraptured by what he called “documents” of the city and its environs. His scenes rarely included people, but rather the architecture, landscape, and artifacts that made up the societal and cultural stage. Atget was not particularly renowned during his lifetime but in the 1920s came to the attention of the Dada and Surrealist avant-garde through Man Ray. Four of his images, with their particular fusion of mimesis and mystery, appeared in the surrealist journal, La Révolution Surréaliste, while Ray and much of his artistic circle purchased Atget prints. Atget’s fame grew after his death, with several articles and a monograph by Berenice Abbott. Several leading photographers, including Walker Evans and Bill Brandt, have since acknowledged their debt to Atget. This fresh TASCHEN edition gathers some 500 photographs from the Atget archives at Musée Carnavalet and the Bibliothèque Historique de la Ville de Paris to celebrate his outstanding eye for the urban environment and evocation of a Paris gone by. Down main streets and side streets, past shops and churches, through courtyards and arcades and the 20 arrondissements, we find a unique portrait of a beloved city and the making of a modern photographic master.
£19.00
HarperCollins Publishers Washington D.C. Then and Now
Book SynopsisWashington, D.C. Then and Now presents a fascinating portrait of the evolution and history of America''s capital city, from the dawn of photography in the mid-nineteenth century through to the present day.Come on a visually stunning journey into the past, learning about the historic sites, and stories, that have built the nation's capital. Pairing vintage black-and-white photographs with splendid color shots taken from the same vantage points today, Washington, D.C. Then and Now is the perfect gift for any local historian, tourist or armchair traveller.Including must-see destinations in the capital city such as Pennsylvania Avenue, the Capitol Building, US Patent Office, Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Monument. Discover D.C.'s lesser known sites such as the rich history of the Shepherd Mansion, the C&O Canal, Georgetown University, and Blagden Alley. Uncover more about the great presidents, as well as figures lost to time such as the the most obstinate man George Washington had ever met at the Van Ness Mansion, the first woman to be executed by the federal government in the Mary Surratt Boarding House and even President Taft's beloved cow Pauline Wayne who would graze outside the State, War and Navy Building.Washington, D.C. continues to be at the center stage of the American story, and now so can you.
£17.00
Oro Editions Athens Unveiled: A Portrait of Late 19th-Century
Book SynopsisEvery year millions of travellers arrive in Athens eager to catch a glimpse of the ancient city and savour its classical heritage. But what about the late nineteenth century Athens with her neoclassical buildings, wide avenues and literary salons? An Athens where music wafted from King Otto’s palace and the aristocracy waltzed under crystal chandeliers. A city of dignitaries, scholars and architects drawing plans and reworking them, leaving their mark on every dimension of the young capital. An Athens where commoners hovered around dimly lit fires and children played in the mud amidst the ancient ruins. Where criminals settled disputes with drawn knives and prostitutes roamed the ports luring sailors into filthy, smoke-filled taverns. Where Greek refugees lived in wind-swept streets with no sewers or running water, singing about their troubles under the stars. An Athens where intellectuals, writers, poets, and artists converged in local cafés planning the future of the newly founded nation, discussing philosophy, literature, and their shared passion for reclaiming Greece for the Greeks. Athens Unveiled pays homage to the people, streets, and neighbourhoods of late nineteenth century Athens, where some of the finest neoclassical buildings still stand next to abandoned mansions, brothels, and old factories; where people still bargain the prices of clothes and produce on the old streets of commerce and where young artists create powerful murals, bringing everything about the city into sharp focus.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION 9 ATHENIAN RENAISSANCE 21 FORGOTTEN GLORY 75 THE HEART OF COMMERCE 129 NEIGHBORHOODS OF ILL REPUTE 185 A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN 239 MUSEUM INDEX 285 MURALISTS 293 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 297
£21.25
Amberley Publishing The Potteries Through Time
Book SynopsisA fascinating collection of images showing how the towns and villages in the Staffordshire Potteries have changed across the last century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Wolverhampton Reflections
Book SynopsisA fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that reflect the changes in Wolverhampton through the decades.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Birkenhead Reflections
Book SynopsisA fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that ingeniously reflect the changes in Birkenhead through the decades.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Dorset Railways Through Time
Book SynopsisExplore the fascinating photographic comparison between Dorset's past and present railways through time.Trade Review'It is an attractive book which would grace any bookshelf and at £15.99 could be an ideal Christmas present.' -- Dorset Family History Society, December 2023'These soft-cover summaries from Amberley are particularly useful for the bookshelf for reference and for keeping up to date. Recommended.' -- Model Rail Magazine, February 2024
£14.39
Amberley Publishing North Staffordshire Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating set of photographs shows how North Staffordshire has changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Exeter The Postcard Collection
Book SynopsisExplore a fascinating portrait of Exeter presented through a remarkable collection of historical postcards.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Middlesbrough The Postcard Collection
Book SynopsisA fascinating portrait of Middlesbrough presented through a remarkable collection of historical postcards.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing North Staffordshire Coalfield Through Time
Book SynopsisA fascinating set of photographs showing how the North Staffordshire Coalfield has changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing BexhillonSea Through Time
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£14.39
Amberley Publishing Central Middlesbrough Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Central Middlesbrough has changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Felixstowe Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Felixstowe has changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Ealing Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Ealing has changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Galway City Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Galway City has changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Otley Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Otley has changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Edgware Through Time
Book SynopsisThis fascinating set of photographs shows how Edgware has changed and developed over the last century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Dorset Aviation Through Time
Book SynopsisRare and unpublished images telling the story of the county's aviation history. Often regarded as a quiet holiday county, in fact Dorset has many aviation connections.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Prestwich Whitefield Through Time
Book SynopsisA fascinating collection of images showing how Prestwich and Whitefield have changed across the last century.
£14.39
Stenlake Publishing Tradeston to Govan in the 70s
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Stenlake Publishing Memories of Kerry's Railways
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Amberley Publishing Whitby Yards Through Time
Book SynopsisTo visit Whitby's 'Yards' is to step back in time. Hardly changed from the Middle Ages, this is where one can still meet old Whitby - a secret Whitby - unspoilt and untroubled by the holiday visitor. The yards, alleyways and ghauts are fascinating places to explore. Though often private, there are enough remaining to catch a glimpse of what this small seaport must have been like two or three hundred years ago. Today, over eighty named yards still exist out of more than one hundred and there are, in addition, another thirty or so places of similar character but perhaps called 'steps', 'lane', 'square' or 'place'. The origins of the yards lay in the days of medieval Whitby and its development. Join Alan Whitworth on this affectionate and lavishly illustrated account, which will surprise and delight anyone who knows the area.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing New Forest Through Time
Book Synopsis'Go where we will throughout England, there is no spot which is not boundup with our history. The New Forest is, perhaps, as good an example as could be wished of what has been said of English scenery, and its connection with our history. It remains after some eight hundred years still the New Forest. True, its boundaries are smaller, but the main features are the same as on the day when first afforested by the Conqueror.' The words of John R. Wise, author of The New Forest: Its History and its Scenery, echo across one and a half centuries since its first publication in 1863. The Forest boundaries are still tweaked and altered today but the 'essential Forest' remains. The illustrations in this book celebrate the things which make the New Forest unique and the contrasting images chronicle the similarities as well as the changes that have taken place over time.
£14.39
Frith Book Company Ltd. Southport
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£13.50
Pen & Sword Books Ltd On the Trail of The Wild West: Then and Now
Book SynopsisThe Old West may have faded from living memory but the actual locations where the robberies and shoot-outs took place can still be found over one hundred years later. In the pages of On the Trail of the Old West Then and Now, we glimpse the past through contemporary newspaper reports, illustrated with comparison then and now' photographs. Here are towns like Dodge City and Tombstone and the stories of the clashes between lawmen and the badmen, with grim details of lawlessness, violence, and harsh frontier justice meted out by vigilante committees, to recall a timeless era of American history the Wild West!'
£17.09
Hoxton Mini Press The East End In Colour 1960-1980
Book SynopsisNever-before-seen colour photographs of London's East End showing a time just before great change.
£15.26
HarperCollins Publishers London Then and Now®: Revised Second Edition
Book SynopsisMatching archive photos with their modern viewpoint, London Then and Now gives a fascinating insight into the history of Europe's financial capital. London has changed rapidly in the last 150 years. The Luftwaffe helped modify many parts of central London and the East End in the 1940s, but some of the most dramatic changes have come in the last 20 years. Stretching from Hampton Court and Kew Gardens in West London, the book takes a winding route along the river Thames to the soaring spires of Canary Wharf in Dockland and the stately Royal Naval College at Greenwich. Sites include: Hampton Court Palace, Kew Gardens, Hammersmith Bridge (Boat Race), Kings Road Chelsea, Battersea Power Station, Lambeth Palace, The Tate, Palace of Westminster, Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben), Whitehall, Horseguards Parade, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, Albert Memorial, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, Festival Hall, Savoy Hotel, Oxo Tower, Covent Garden, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Royal Opera House, Soho, Tate Modern, Bank of England, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, HMS Belfast, Samuel Pepys' Church, London Bridge/Shard, Docklands, Greenwich Observatory (GMT) and the Royal Naval College
£14.24
The History Press Ltd Droylsden and Audenshaw
Book SynopsisOnce part of Lancashire, Droylsden and Audenshaw are now part of Tameside Metropolitan Borough of Manchester. The varied histories of both towns see the transition from farming to an industrial community. With over 200 photographs, this book gives us a glimpse of the streets of the two towns and the people who lived there, at work and leisure.
£12.34
The History Press Ltd Chepstow and the River Wye
Book SynopsisThe beauty of the lower reaches of the River Wye is famous. Many writers and artists have tried to capture the splendour of the scenery and the dramatic views afforded by the ruins of Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle. The arrival of the camera provided a new way of capturing these memorable scenes, and even today, the snapshots and postcards show remarkably similar views of the valley''s landmarks. Through the photographs in this album the viewer may travel around the town of Chepstow, cross the river to Beachley, Sedbury and Tutshill, and voyage up the Wye to Tintern stopping, like tourists of old, to look at Piercefield and explore the Wyndcliff. This selection of photographs, drawn from collections at Chepstow Museum, focuses as much on the people - working, playing and celebrating - as it does on the place. The collection of photographs is preserved at the Museum for the enjoyment and enlightenment of future generations as well.
£13.49
Stenlake Publishing Exploring Dumfries Galloways Lost Railway
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£15.20
Stenlake Publishing The Mansfield Railway Serving Old King Coal Fast
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£17.05
Stenlake Publishing The MansfieldSouthwellRolleston Railway
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£15.15
Stenlake Publishing Rails through Connemara
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£15.15
Stenlake Publishing Bricks and Golfers
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£15.15
Stenlake Publishing The Maryport Carlisle Railway
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£16.10
